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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 753.42 and 324.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 753.42 and 324.94 is: 448.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 753.42 = 324.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/753.42 = 324.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 753.42 × 324.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 244,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,814.67/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.35

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